Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling

Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling offers therapy and coaching services online or in person.

Veronique Rioux is a Therapeutic Transpersonal Counsellor and owner of Choose2be Health and Fitness.

Sometimes the old story whispers: “I don’t know what to do… it’s too much… it’s my fault.”But every time you choose a bo...
11/27/2025

Sometimes the old story whispers: “I don’t know what to do… it’s too much… it’s my fault.”
But every time you choose a boundary, reach out for support, speak your truth, or take even ONE aligned step… you’re rewriting that story.

Resourcefulness isn’t about having life perfectly figured out.
It’s about staying open, asking for help, exploring options, and refusing to collapse into the old version of yourself.

You can be soft and powerful.
You can be feminine and firm.
You can feel scared and still choose clarity.

Today, choose the thought, the action, or the boundary that reminds you:
You are not powerless.
You are resourceful.
You are rebuilding your life one empowered moment at a time.

✨ What’s one choice today that moved you closer to the woman you’re becoming?

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Movement as Emotional Release: Dance as Medicine for Women Who Carry Too MuchThere are days when my body holds more than...
11/25/2025

Movement as Emotional Release: Dance as Medicine for Women Who Carry Too Much

There are days when my body holds more than my mind can name. When co-parenting stress rises, when boundaries feel tested, when old stories try to pull me back… I return to movement.

Slow, sensual, intuitive movement — hip circles, gentle spirals, rib isolations — reminds me that softness is a strength.
This is how I come back to my feminine body.
This is how I release what isn’t mine to carry.

Your body knows how to unwind.
Your body knows the way home.
Put on one song you love today and let yourself move without performing.
You deserve that release. 💗✨

✨ What’s ONE song that helps you exhale? Drop it below. 👇🎶

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Venting vs. Self-Soothing: A Crucial Shift for Anxious AttachmentWhen we feel anxious or overwhelmed, it’s natural to wa...
11/25/2025

Venting vs. Self-Soothing: A Crucial Shift for Anxious Attachment

When we feel anxious or overwhelmed, it’s natural to want to reach out immediately.
But sometimes what we call “sharing” is actually “self-abandoning.”

Every time we over-explain, over-apologize, or try to manage someone else’s reaction, we accidentally give away a bit of our power.
This is especially true for anxious attachment — where connection feels like survival.

A small shift that changes everything:
✨ Before I reach out, I pause and ask: “Can I soothe myself for 10 seconds first?” ✨
A breath.
A hand on your heart.
A moment to remember: you are not a burden. You are allowed to take up space without apologizing.

This is what reclaiming emotional sovereignty looks like. 🕊️

Save this for the next time your heart feels too full.

One of the strongest things we can learn — as parents and partners — is the shift from reacting to responding.Today’s re...
11/24/2025

One of the strongest things we can learn — as parents and partners — is the shift from reacting to responding.

Today’s reminder:
💬 Mirror first. Validate second. Empathize third.
That’s the heart of IMAGO and a core skill in both couples and family counselling.

Instead of:
“Why are you talking to me like that?”
Try:
“I hear that you’re frustrated. I want to understand what’s underneath.”

This small shift:
✔ regulates your nervous system
✔ de-escalates conflict
✔ opens the door to connection
✔ builds emotional safety

It’s simple, but not easy — especially with teens.
But it’s a muscle, and we can train it.

If this is something you want help practicing, send me a message.
You don’t have to navigate communication alone. 💛

🌿 We all know what an unhealthy relationship looks like…But what does a healthy, secure, deeply nourishing relationship ...
11/18/2025

🌿 We all know what an unhealthy relationship looks like…
But what does a healthy, secure, deeply nourishing relationship actually feel like?

✨ A good relationship isn’t perfect — it’s connected.
It looks like:
💬 Honest communication
🤝 Repair after conflict
💗 Feeling safe to be yourself
🧘‍♀️ Taking accountability
❤️ Giving and receiving appreciation
🤲 Choosing each other, even on the hard days

💛 Secure attachment feels like:
• Knowing you’re valued
• Trusting your partner’s intentions
• Not walking on eggshells
• Feeling grounded instead of anxious
• Being met with curiosity, not criticism
• Facing challenges together, not alone

Healthy love is calm, steady, and supportive — not chaotic, confusing, or painful.

If you’re ready to build this kind of connection — individually or as a couple — I’m here to help.
🌱 VancouverIslandHolisticCounselling.ca

👉 Book a session and start creating the relationship you deserve.

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11/09/2025

✨ Steps Toward a Secure Attachment ✨

There’s a lot of talk about being securely attached in relationships — but it’s not only about finding the “right” person. 💫

True secure attachment starts within you. It’s the work we do to heal, to understand our patterns, and to regulate our emotions so we can show up from a place of calm and confidence. 🧘‍♀️

Yes, relationships are a dance — a cycle between two people — but when we feel more centered and at peace within ourselves, we change the rhythm of that dance. 💞

You don’t need to wait for someone else to make you feel safe. You can begin building that safety from the inside out. 🌿

If you’re ready to explore how to grow toward secure connection and emotional balance, counselling can help.
Visit 👉 VancouverIslandHolisticCounselling.ca

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💫 Fall in love with someone who will never let you go to sleep wondering if you still matter.Because yes — relationships...
11/08/2025

💫 Fall in love with someone who will never let you go to sleep wondering if you still matter.

Because yes — relationships have conflict, misunderstandings, and hard moments. But at the end of the day, you should feel safe, seen, and valued. ❤️

Conflict is inevitable — disconnection doesn’t have to be. It’s how we repair, reconnect, and find peace in our hearts that truly matters. Real love means learning to communicate without wounding, to validate each other’s feelings, and to heal old attachment patterns together. 🌿

You deserve a relationship where love and security can coexist — where even in hard times, you still know you matter.

If you’re ready to rebuild trust, deepen connection, or heal from relationship wounds, we can help. 💕

✨ Visit VancouverIslandHolisticCounselling.ca to book a session and start your healing journey today.

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Becoming a parent opens your eyes to a lot—especially the behaviors our kids show. 🧒🧑 As a mom of boys, sibling rivalry ...
10/14/2025

Becoming a parent opens your eyes to a lot—especially the behaviors our kids show. 🧒🧑 As a mom of boys, sibling rivalry started early, and they were hitting each other. I remember talking to people who weren’t parents, saying, “Oh, it’s just learned behavior.” And I thought, me and the dad don’t hit each other—so where did that come from? 🤔

I’ve realized it’s not just learned behavior. Some actions might be instinctual—part of being human. ❤️ The important part? No shame. Show empathy—to your kids and to yourself. Parenting is hard, and it’s okay to feel challenged.

If you’re navigating the ups and downs of parenting and want support, counseling can help. 🌱

📌 Learn more at VancouverIslandHolisticCounselling.ca

I had a conversation not long ago about counselling, and it really made me think 💭A lot of people believe that when you ...
10/13/2025

I had a conversation not long ago about counselling, and it really made me think 💭

A lot of people believe that when you go to counselling, the counsellor is there to give advice, tell you what to do, or share quick tips and tricks to improve your life.

But honestly, if I ever find myself telling someone what to do, I feel like I’m not doing my job very well. My role as a therapist isn’t to direct — it’s to invite, to be curious, to help you see the bigger picture, and to support you in finding your own answers 🌱

Therapy is also about co-regulation and building a safe, secure connection — one where you feel seen, valued, and understood 🤍

Some people have said to me, “Isn’t it weird to pay someone to care about you or show empathy?” And I get that question. But for me, I genuinely care about the people I work with. I truly love helping others feel heard, grounded, and connected to themselves again 🙏

What’s been your experience with therapy? 💬

If you or someone you know is looking for a counsellor, I’m currently welcoming new clients at VancouverIslandHolisticCounselling.ca 🌿

09/11/2025

This is the warm and supportive space where I meet clients in person 💚. I’m currently accepting new clients and would love to support you on your healing journey.

🕰️ Availability
☀️ Mornings: 9:00–11:30am
🌸 Afternoons: after 2:30pm
🌙 Evenings: last appointment at 8:00pm
🌼 Weekends available if needed

💳 Rates & Coverage
💲 $135 + GST for a 50-minute session
📋 Covered by most benefit providers
🤝 Sliding scale available if you don’t have coverage

✨ Learn more & book your session:
👉 vancouverislandholisticcounselling.ca

Let’s create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered. 🌿💫

🖤🤍 Which Wolf Are You Feeding?There’s an old Native story about two wolves living inside each of us: one represents posi...
09/10/2025

🖤🤍 Which Wolf Are You Feeding?

There’s an old Native story about two wolves living inside each of us: one represents positive energy—love, kindness, gratitude, growth. The other represents negative energy—fear, anger, resentment, doubt.

Every day, we make a choice: which wolf do we feed? 🌱✨

Even small moments—like choosing compassion over frustration, gratitude over complaint, or self-care over self-criticism—can nurture the wolf we want to grow.

Take a moment today to ask yourself: “Which wolf am I feeding?” 💭

If you’d like support exploring your inner world and nurturing your positive energy, visit Choose2be.ca or VancouverIslandHolisticCounselling.ca 💙

Address

2598 Rosstown Road
Nanaimo, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm

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+12507400886

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